Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Gaines, GA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 253d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Gaines
FT Gaines, Georgia averages 66°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 253 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Gaines) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the FT Gaines area.
How FT Gaines compares to every U.S. city
FT Gaines's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Gaines
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. FT Gaines's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
253 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,988
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,271
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What FT Gaines's climate means for you
FT Gaines runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 253 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,988 heating and 2,271 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: FT Gaines, GA
FT Gaines, Georgia runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 55°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00093578, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
FT Gaines averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 253 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 13 and the first fall freeze near November 21. As for energy demand, 1,988 heating degree days and 2,271 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Gaines scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in FT Gaines, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Gaines, Georgia is 66°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does FT Gaines get? ▼
FT Gaines receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Gaines? ▼
FT Gaines has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Gaines? ▼
FT Gaines has approximately 253 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 13 and the first fall freeze around November 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Gaines? ▼
FT Gaines has 1,988 heating degree days and 2,271 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this FT Gaines climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00093578 near FT Gaines.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00093578. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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